sitrex SR 320/8 H, Use And Maintenance Spare Parts List

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CONNECTING THE CARDAN SHAFT
More detailed information may be found in the cardan shaft manual which, together with this manual, is an
essential part of the accident-prevention documentation.
It is your responsibility to read and comply with this documentation. If information given in this manual should
conflict with that given in the cardan shaft manual, you should follow the instructions given by the cardan
shaft manufacturer.
Fit the cardan shaft and check that the shaft is connected correctly both at the tractor end and at the machine
end. For more details, see the descriptions on the following pages.
If a safety system is provided, this should be fitted to the machine end, not to the tractor end.
During both transport and use, avoid conditions where the cardan transmission shaft is extended to the
maximum. In all working conditions, the telescopic tubes must overlap by at least 1/3 of their length ).
Conversely, when the cardan shaft is contracted to the maximum, there should still be a gap of approximately
50 mm (2") .
Take particular care when connecting the two cardan shaft end forks and make sure that they are fully
secured. This is achieved by inserting the safety pins and bolts (1) in the special slots (2) on the power
takeoff shafts on both the tractor and machine ends.
A loose shaft could come apart and cause considerable mechanical damage and serious injury to persons.